CDU Blasts Trump for Discrediting the UN Over His New “Peace Council”
Roderich Kiesewetter, the CDU foreign policy spokesman, sharply denounced President Donald Trump’s so‑called “Peace Council” during an interview with…
Germany Forces Russian Embassy Military Attaché Out Over Spy Allegations
The German federal government has ordered the deputy military attaché of the Russian embassy to leave the country.…
Electric Car Ownership Skewed to Wealthy 1.3% of Low Income German Households Own EVs
In 2023, only 1.3 % of German households with a monthly net household income below €2,600 owned at least…
Merz Skips Trump’s Peace Council Launch at Davos World Economic Forum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will not attend the founding ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council”…
German Cabinet Approves Digital Police Clearance Law
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft law to digitize police clearance certificates. Under the new regulation,…
Berlin Court Blocks Nextbike Rental Bikes From Public Streets
Nextbike’s rental bicycles are now barred from being offered on public street land in Berlin, as ruled by…
Wednesday 6/49 Lotto Draw Unveils Unexpected Winning Numbers
4, 5, 10, 15, 24, 27, with the Superzahl of 7..The “Spiel77” block read 6 387 394, and the “Super 6” block was 804 751. These figures…
Rising Costs Lift Dementia Facility Fees as Inflation and New Tariffs Shrink Residents’ Budgets
Due to tariff increases in nursing care and inflation, the out‑of‑pocket costs for a nursing‑home place have risen…
Public Debt Climbs 2.1 Percent in Q3 2025 by 54.8 Billion Euros
The debt of social insurance fell according to Destatis in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the…
Greens Push LNG Sanctions on U.S. to Pressure Washington
She believes that yielding to U.S. policy would ultimately do even more harm to the site’s long‑term competitiveness.…
German Hospitality Sales Rise 2.5 % in November 2025 After October Surge But Drop 1.2 % Compared to November 2024
In catering, revenue increased in November 2025 by 3.9 percent in real terms and 4.3 percent nominally against October 2025, according to…
California Governor Newsom Warns EU of Weakness vs Trump Urges Unity on Greenland Clash
Newsom added: “Trump does not represent the majority of Americans”. His policy and his personality are becoming ever…
European People’s Party Leader Manfred Weber Urges Stronger Germany-Italy Ties with Meloni
The leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has advocated for a significant deepening of German‑Italian…
Merz Honors Loved Ones of Soldiers and Police Serving Abroad at the Chancellor’s Office
The event highlighted both the human dimension of duty and the procedural safeguards guiding Germany’s overseas engagements.
Passenger Association Welcomes Immediate Clean Station Program
To support these efforts, the proposal calls for a tighter coordination framework between Deutsche Bahn and the state police…
DAX Slides Further Into Big Losses Despite ZEW Data
at about 12 p..m. German time, Brent crude from the North Sea fetched $64.05 per barrel-an increase of eleven…
EU Unveils Greenland Security Strategy Amid US Tariff Threats
The commission president announced additional agreements with Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. She…
Twin Kaulitz Brothers Bill And Tom Step In To Host ZDF’s Wetten Dass?
At this juncture, no binding contract has been made public, and the specifics of the hosting arrangement-including the…
UNDP Moves Core HQ to Bonn in Strategic Shift
Over the next two years, UNDP plans to transfer approximately 300 staff members and key operational functions to…
Immigrant‑Born Students Now 29 % of German Schoolchildren
The data reveal a steady rise over the past five years. In 2019, 26 percent of pupils and 9 percent…
Wagenknecht Demands Retirement at 60 for Care Workers And Physically Demanding Jobs
Today, many caregivers are forced to retire early because the work is physically unsustainable, yet they are penalised…
Two‑Thirds of Germans Reject Söder’s Plan to Reduce Number of States
Support varies markedly among party supporters. CDU/CSU backers show the most enthusiasm for a merger: 58 percent favour reorganisation,…
Warken Moves to Reexamine Telephone Sick Leave as Minister Casts New Doubt
Warken, responding to Merz’s comments, emphasised that the Chancellor’s observations are factual. She noted that, internationally, Germany’s sickness…
EU Set to Crack Down Harder on Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission can impose hefty fines on platforms like X and, in…
Berlin Kindergarten Tragedy Child Dies in Accident in Niederschöneweide
Before the incident, several police and fire vehicles were already on scene. In total, 22 fire‑fighters and two…
German Government Denies Rushed Return Claims from Greenland Reconnaissance
When asked about the wider role of the Bundeswehr in the Arctic region, the ministerial spokesperson spoke somewhat…
Spain Train Crash Toll Rises to 39 as 152 Injured, 48 Hospitalised, 13 ICU
The cause of the accident remains unclear. The derailed train had only begun operations in 2022 and had…
DAX Opens Soft as Customs Fears Drags Markets Down
one euro traded at 1..1625 USD and one US dollar corresponded to 0.8602 EUR. The shift in currency levels benefited…
Augsburg Freiburg Battle Ends in Thrilling Draw
A Tactical Draw Reflects Bundesliga’s Shifting Power Dynamics The Bundesliga witnessed a compelling, if ultimately inconclusive, clash between…
Kaiserslautern Wins Late Thriller
The recent 2. Bundesliga matchday has thrown up a compelling mix of results, highlighting the increasing volatility within…
Frankfurt Parts Ways With Coach Toppmöller
Frankfurt’s leadership has abruptly terminated the contract of head coach Dino Toppmöller, a decision announced Sunday and confirmed…
Military Watchdog Demands Sexism Study
The parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Henning Otte, has issued a stark call for expedited action from…
Trump Threat Sparks German Business Plea
The escalating trade tensions with the United States, triggered by President Trump’s threat of tariffs following a dispute…
EU Rejects Trumps Greenland Tariff Threat
The European Union has forcefully rejected a renewed threat from US President Donald Trump regarding the territory of…
Germany Drops Inquiry Into Syrian President
A controversial visit by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current transitional president of the Arab Republic of Syria, to Germany…
Eurojackpot Numbers Released Friday
Fortunes Won, Public Funds Raised and Underlying Social Concerns The Eurojackpot lottery delivered its latest round of winning…
Germany Considers Stripping Voting Rights for Incitement
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has staunchly defended a proposed law…
DHL Chief Questions Regulator Complaint Data
The CEO of DHL, Tobias Meyer, has launched a scathing critique of the German Federal Network Agency’s (Bundesnetzagentur)…
Tourism Group Demands Flight Tax Cut
The German tourism industry is escalating its lobbying efforts for a reduction in aviation tax, highlighting a growing…
Heir Tax Dispute Splits German Coalition
The debate surrounding inheritance tax in Germany has ignited a sharp political clash, with SPD parliamentary leadership directly…
Soldiers in Greenland Deployment Coincidence Pistorius Says
Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has downplayed the timing of a recent deployment of German soldiers to Greenland,…
Tech Stocks Soar on TSMC AI Optimism
Market Gains Fueled by AI Optimism, Euro Weakens Amidst Global Economic Shifts U.S. equity markets rallied Thursday, driven…
Germany Resumes Iran Deportations
Despite escalating violence and human rights abuses perpetrated by the Iranian regime, the state of Baden-Württemberg remains committed…
Germany Seeks European Starlink Rival
The Lufthansa’s recent decision to integrate Starlink’s satellite internet access into its in-flight entertainment system is sparking a…
Military Watchdog Demands Swift Probe
The recent scandal engulfing German paratroopers in Zweibrücken has intensified calls for a comprehensive and urgent investigation into…
Dax Slides Briefly Sentiment Remains Upbeat
Market Volatility Reflects Global Economic Uncertainties and Corporate Concerns German equities experienced a shift in sentiment on Wednesday,…
Bank Earnings Drag US Markets
“Market Sentiment Weakens Amid Banking Disappointments and Dollar Strength” US equities experienced a modest downturn on Wednesday, signaling…
Denmark Deploys Forces to Greenland
A contingent of Danish forces, accompanied by military equipment, has arrived in Greenland, signaling a heightened security posture…
CDU Demands Electricity Tax Cut
Pressure mounts on Chancellor Merz to deliver on core CDU promise as internal divisions sharpen. A significant wave…
EU Urged to Unite on Greenland Strategy
A leading political scientist is warning that a fragmented European response to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Grönland…
Rail Expansion Faces Funding Gap
A significant funding shortfall threatens to derail crucial railway expansion projects across Germany, according to a parliamentary response…
Tax Advice Law Reform Approved
The German Federal Cabinet has initiated a reform of the Tax Advisory Act, a move framed by the…
Parents Miss Jobcenter Appointments Youth Services to Step In
A controversial clause within a proposed overhaul of Germany’s basic social security system is drawing sharp criticism, with…
Domestic Tourism Climbs in November
Tourism Data Reveals Shifting Patterns, Raises Questions About International Appeal Preliminary data released Tuesday by the German Federal…
Germany Presses for Tougher Iran Sanctions
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating calls for significantly intensified pressure on Iran’s leadership, signaling a hardening…
Germany Targets AI Deepfake Abuse
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, is spearheading a legislative push to curb the creation…
Red Cross Urges Reliable State Funding
The German Red Cross (DRK) is issuing a stark warning about its financial stability, demanding a more reliable…
Stocks Slide Oil Prices Surge
US Markets Retreat Amid Rising Political Tensions and Central Bank Solidarity New York stock markets experienced a downturn…
Denmark USA Greenland Talks Set for Wednesday
A high-stakes meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Washington D.C., bringing together representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the…
Trump Targets Iran Allies With New Tariffs
The escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing domestic protests have ignited a political firestorm, revealing diverging…
Dax Hits Record High
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, edged higher on Tuesday, closing at 25,421 points, a 0.1% increase…
DIW Warns of Growing Inequality Tensions
A simmering conflict over resource allocation is threatening to paralyze Germany’s ruling coalition and erode public trust, according…
Farm Prices Drop Sharply
Agricultural Price Declines Spark Concerns Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics Preliminary data released Tuesday by Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical…
US Investors Fuel German Stock Surge
A surge in demand for German corporate securities is being observed on the OTC Markets platform, signaling a…
Heusgen Defends Past AfD Exclusion
The decision to exclude the Alternative for Germany (AfD) from the 2023 Munich Security Conference remains firmly justified,…
Germany Considers Troops on Greenland
German Reservist Leader Proposes Troop Deployment to Greenland A controversial proposal to station German troops on Greenland is…
Handwerkers Shortage Sparks Rent Boost Proposal
Rebalancing Priorities: German Lawmaker Proposes Incentivized Retirement and Targeted Study Fees to Address Skills Gap A prominent member…
Aid Chief Warns Painful Cuts Loom
Facing mounting pressure to reconcile substantial budget cuts, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan,…
Local Governments Seek Federal Aid Amid Record Shortfall
A deepening fiscal crisis is gripping Germany’s municipalities, with municipal deficits reaching a record low in the third…
Economists Fear Tax Hikes
Looming Fiscal Crisis Forces Germany to Confront Tax Hikes and Structural Reforms The German government faces a rapidly…
Schools Closed Monday Across North Rhine-Westphalia
The North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) state government has ordered the immediate suspension of in-person classes across all schools on…
Germany Bolsters Ties with Denmark Amid Greenland Concerns
The increasingly provocative rhetoric emanating from the US President regarding Greenland is prompting a call for strengthened German-Danish…
Berlin Attack Spurs Calls for Parliament Security Review
The recent widespread power outage in Berlin, triggered by a targeted attack on the city’s electricity grid, has…
Iran Protests Continue Death Toll Rises
Reports indicate ongoing and widespread protests across Iran, defying efforts by authorities to stifle information flow through disruptions…
Health Insurers Accuse Hospitals of Care Fraud
Germany’s public health insurance system faces a mounting crisis, with accusations of fraud against hospitals and a rapidly…
Lotto Jackpot Soars
Lottery Jackpot Sparks Debate on Gambling and Social Responsibility The allure of instant wealth gripped Germany this weekend…
Germany Tightens Export Controls on Russia
Germany faces mounting pressure to bolster its export controls and intelligence cooperation following stark warnings from the Federal…
Left Party Focuses on Affordability Anti-War Stance
The Left party in Germany is recalibrating its political strategy, aiming to regain ground and counter the rising…
National Patient Advocate Calls for Doctor Database
The German government’s Patient Advocate is pushing for the creation of a centralized national register to track disciplinary…
Asylum Applications Plummet Across Europe
A significant decline in asylum applications has been observed across the European Union, marking a notable shift in…
Germans Cite Domestic Threats as Top Concern
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for the German Civil Servants’ Association has revealed a striking shift in…
German Factory Output Gains Unexpectedly
German Industrial Output Shows Uneven Recovery Amid Lingering Concerns Preliminary data released by Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office,…
Dax Rises Ahead of US Jobs Report
Market Hesitation Precedes Key US Data Release European markets exhibited a cautious trading pattern on Friday, with the…
Steinmeier Urges Stronger Infrastructure Protection
The annual New Year’s reception at Bellevue Palace, hosted by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, focused this year on…
Merz Hails Mercosur Deal as Landmark
The European Union’s recent agreement with Mercosur nations – Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay – has been hailed…
Germany’s Gas Supply Secure Despite Winter Storm
“German Energy Regulator Confirms Secure Gas Supply Amidst Winter Challenges, Highlights Previous Investments” Despite current winter storm conditions…
Left Party Urges Shelter in Empty Offices
The escalating cold snap currently gripping Germany is prompting a sharp rebuke of the government’s response to homelessness,…
EU Nears Trade Deal With South America
European Union member states have tentatively paved the way for a landmark free trade agreement with Mercosur nations…
Trump Abandons Venezuela Strike
A sudden shift in US policy towards Venezuela has materialized, with President Donald Trump announcing the suspension of…
Local Governments Face Collapse Warns Officials
The Association of German Districts (Landkreistag) has issued a stark warning to the federal and state governments, cautioning…
Zalando Closure Sparks Outrage Over Job Losses
The announced closure of Zalando’s Erfurt site in Thuringia has ignited a fierce political backlash, with former state…
Jewish Leaders Demand Tougher Laws Against Antisemitism
German Jewish Leaders Demand Sharper Legal Action Against Rising Antisemitism The Central Council of Jews in Germany is…
Greens Dismiss CDU Tax Plans as Unrealistic
Political Wrangling Erupts Over Tax Proposals, Sparking Doubts on Fiscal Credibility A fierce debate has erupted within the…
Trump Defends Greenland Threats
The recent reaffirmation of potential annexation threats against Greenland, a Danish territory, by Eric Trump, son of former…
Manager Job Losses Surge
German companies are increasingly resorting to layoffs affecting managers and executives and the scale of the problem appears…
Stocks Stalled Oil Climbs
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, edged slightly higher on Thursday, closing at 25,127 points, representing a…
Germany Demands EU Sanctions After ICE Shooting
The shooting death of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer…
Germany Urges France to Aid Ukrainian Refugees
The German state of Baden-Württemberg is voicing concerns over the uneven distribution of Ukrainian refugees across Europe, raising…
Drug Policy Debate Intensifies
The German government’s drug policy is facing renewed internal debate, with the Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, staunchly…
Germany Braces for Heavy Snow Ice
Germany braces for widespread disruption as severe weather system descends. The German meteorological service (DWD) issued a stark…